scratch in French
scratch in French is rayure, égratignure, éraflure — scratch means to rub or drag nails, claws, or a sharp point across a surface, especially to relieve an itch or leave a mark.
scratch in French
rayure
A disruption, mark or shallow cut on a surface made by scratching.
égratignure
A disruption, mark or shallow cut on a surface made by scratching.
éraflure
A disruption, mark or shallow cut on a surface made by scratching.
blé
(slang) Money.
flouze
(slang) Money.
grisbi
(slang) Money.
pognon
(slang) Money.
thune
(slang) Money.
gratter
To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.
piquer
To irritate someone's skin with one's unshaven beard when kissing.
égratigner
To rub the skin with rough material causing a sensation of irritation; to cause itching.
gratter
To rub the skin with rough material causing a sensation of irritation; to cause itching.
rayer
To mark a surface with a sharp object, thereby leaving a scratch (noun).
biffer
Hence, to remove, ignore, or delete.
oblitérer
Hence, to remove, ignore, or delete.
rayer
Hence, to remove, ignore, or delete.
griffonner
To write or draw hastily or awkwardly; scrawl.
griffer
To dig or scrape (a person's skin) with claws or fingernails in self-defense or with the intention to injure.
What does "scratch" mean?
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verb To rub or drag nails, claws, or a sharp point across a surface, especially to relieve an itch or leave a mark.
"The puppy scratched the sofa until the cushion cover began to tear."
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noun A mark, cut, or sound produced by scratching.
"I heard a faint scratch at the window and found the cat outside."
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verb To withdraw from a race or competition one had previously entered.
"The runner was scratched from the final after pulling a muscle in training."
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noun Informal term for money, especially cash.
"I'm short of scratch this month, so I can't go out."
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scratch in a sentence
- The puppy scratched the sofa until the cushion cover began to tear.
- The cat scratched at the door to be let out.
- I heard a faint scratch at the window and found the cat outside.
- He had a small scratch on his knee from climbing the fence.
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What is "scratch" in French?
"scratch" in French is rayure, égratignure, éraflure. scratch means: To rub or drag nails, claws, or a sharp point across a surface, especially to relieve an itch or leave a mark.
How do you use "scratch" in a sentence?
Example: "The puppy scratched the sofa until the cushion cover began to tear." In French, "scratch" is rayure, égratignure, éraflure.
Are there other ways to say "scratch" in French?
Yes — French has 16 translations listed for "scratch": rayure, égratignure, éraflure, blé, flouze, grisbi.
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